Properties of Turbidite and Chert

Turbidite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Chert Properties

Properties of Turbidite and Chert play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Chert properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Chert Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Turbidite and Chert.